Waterlefe Golf Club
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
52
Score
Public records show six inspections at Waterlefe Golf Club stretching back to 2022. Waterlefe Golf Club was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the kitchen counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored on top of cooked ribs. Operator moved the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad, chicken salad, and cooked pork marked more than 7 days in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tuna salad, chicken salad, and cooked pork marked more than 7 days in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the products.
01B-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters not covered. Operator placed them in a bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) stored on ice on the cook line. Chef stated the sour cream had been stored on ice for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed the sour cream in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled. Employee cleaned the sandwich press. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation tables on the cook line. Chef removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the bar area soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cutting board stored next to the hand wash sink in the bar area. Manager removed the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
61
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer at Y fitting on mop sink faucet.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar hand washing sink blocked with strainer used for dumping drinks. Manager removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispensers not dispensing soap at two kitchen hand sinks. Chef put soap at sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone charging cord on food prep table by slicer. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs on oven door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on several pans and containers on pan shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packaged fish thawing in walk in with no slit in package. Chef slit packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
58
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
90
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on the left side of the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x3 foot hole in the wall next to the ice machine.
36-24-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waterlefe Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waterlefe Golf Club on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waterlefe Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waterlefe Golf Club.
How does Waterlefe Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Waterlefe Golf Club most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Waterlefe Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waterlefe Golf Club have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waterlefe Golf Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Waterlefe Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waterlefe Golf Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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